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Covid: What You Need to Know Before Your Surgical Appointment
… testing, and vaccination. Appointments and Scheduling For those who need in-patient surgery but it isn’t as urgent, … they will absolutely leave with a date no matter what. Is there anything else we should know about this evolving … Visitors will need to pass the screening process and show official proof of vaccination such as an Excelsior Pass, …
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Lung Volume Reduction Surgery
… Lung volume reduction surgery (LVRS) is a surgical procedure in which sections of severely damaged … Volume Reduction Surgery (LVRS) is a surgical treatment for end-stage chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD. … lung can function more efficiently. LVRS is performed with a minimally invasive technique and improves quality of …
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The Parathyroid Glands and Their Functions
… healthy blood calcium levels, an essential function for healthy cellular behavior. Parathyroid hormone (PTH) … calcium level decreases, the PTH level increases. What is Hyperparathyroidism? Hyperparathyroidism is a condition … Vitamin D deficiency can lead to temporary hypocalcemia (i.e., calcium levels that are too low) after successful …
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COVID-19 Update from Dr. Smith: 4/29/20
… support that, such as proper surface cleaning, allowances for social distancing, and availability of appropriate PPE. Responsibility for assuring those elements is broadly shared with others. Patients can see and smell … corrosive. Imagine a Dr. X, who staunchly argues that our official policies underestimate the risk of COVID infection, …
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Asthma
… Asthma is a common respiratory disease that affects millions of … breathing, and chest tightness. While there is no cure for asthma, a variety of treatments can help manage it and … and severe as asthma worsens. Asthma is best treated with medications that reduce inflammation and expand the …
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Cardiac Surgery Presentations and Research
… This quarterly report is a summary of the monthly Faculty Research Newsletter. … Arterial Switch Operation and Damus-Kaye-Stanzel. Bacha EA. How I Do It: Pulmonary Valve Preserving Strategies. Bacha … A, Dreyfus GD, Bolling SF, George I, Kapos I, Tanner FC, Zuber M, Maisano F, Hahn RT. Tricuspid Regurgitation: …
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New York City
… deck of the Empire State Building, New York City is full of life. The diversity of the city attracts people … matter what your interest – art, music, literature, food, sports – you can find the best of it in New York City. No … the U.S. Open. It has miles of roads, trails, and parks for running and biking; sailing and kayaking on the Hudson …
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Thyroid Nodules
… What Causes Thyroid Nodules? Thyroid nodules can develop for several reasons, including: Iodine deficiency – Low … the neck Difficulty swallowing or breathing if the nodule is large Hoarseness or voice changes Overproduction of … that the nodule is not cancerous. In most cases, patients with a benign biopsy are monitored with a USG and physical …
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ColumbiaDoctors Eastern Vascular
… location combines the best in local, community-based care with the resources of a world-class institution. To make an … Services At our Eastern Vascular office, we provide care for all forms of vein and vascular disease, including: … veins and spider veins. ColumbiaDoctors Eastern Vascular is one of only 5 accredited vein centers in New York City and …
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Liver Transplant Conditions & Treatments
… patients don’t have enough functional gut mass needed for adequate absorption to meet fluid and nutrient … growth of cells in liver tissue. Hepatocellular carcinoma is the most common type of liver cancer. Metabolic … – Replacing a diseased or malfunctioning liver with a healthy donor liver can prolong and improve a …
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Pulmonary Hypertension
… Pulmonary hypertension is a condition caused by increased blood pressure in the … to diagnose Pulmonary Hypertension can often be managed with medications, but surgery is an option when medical … blood vessels Medical Therapies The current treatment for pulmonary arterial hypertension includes the use of …
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History of Medicine: Time Magazine's "Cancer Man"
… formed a society 75 years ago dedicated to finding a cure for cancer. Ewing studied medicine at Columbia University … potential of using radiation therapy to treat cancer, so with Douglas, he founded the National Radium Institute in … the use of radiation. For this pioneering work, he is remembered as the father of the multidisciplinary …
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Pediatric Heart Surgery at Columbia
… here to help. The Congenital Heart Center at Columbia is one of the nation’s best programs for treating complex heart conditions in children of all … of Pediatric Cardiology Looking for a Heart Surgeon? Our "I need a" series is a helpful guide to finding the care you …
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Stories of Hope: Alyson's Story
… Hello! Let me introduce myself. My name is Alyson, I am 30 years young and a patient of Dr. Beth … my life was as close to normal as it could be. I played sports, and I hung out with my friends. During school … contact me. My email address is courage_and_strength@yahoo.com . Together we will help you get through this even if it …
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